Fall prevention in older people: an update of the evidence
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1 Fall prevention in older people: an update of the evidence Medications for fall prevention, vitamin D supplementation friend or foe, systematic review evidence for step training as a fall prevention strategy Stephen Lord
2 Medications for Fall Prevention?
3 Pharmaceutical company initiated trial
4 Myostatin antibody mechanism for action Myostatin inhibits skeletal muscle growth and a humanized monoclonal antibody binds and neutralizes myostatin leading to muscle hypertrophy Loss of myostatin function is associated with muscle hyperplasia and hypertrophy with no known effect on internal organs 1-5 Myostatin inhibition stimulates protein synthesis in muscle fibers, resulting in muscle hypertrophy 7,8 Copyright Reproduced with permission from MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SOCIETY. 1. McPherron et al. Nature 1997;387(6628): Schuelke et al. N Engl J Med 2004;350(26): Mosher et al. PLoS Genet 2007;3(5):e Grobet et al. Nat Genet 1997;17(1): Clop et al. Nat Genet 2006;38(7): Amirouche et al. Endocrinology 2009;150(1): Rodriguez et al. J Cell Biochem 2011;112(12) Welle et al. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2011;300(6):E993-E1001.
5 Study Design Population Elderly: age 75 years Fallers: 1 fall in last year Low muscle strength: assessed by grip, chair stand Exclusions: severe mobility impairments, etc Objectives Primary: appendicular lean body mass (albm) at 6 months Secondary and exploratory Physical performance based measures (PBMs) Body composition, falls and related injuries The study was powered to detect differences in albm and several PBMs, but not falls or injuries 99 randomized to placebo and 102 to treatment 5
6 Body composition and performance based measures
7 Performance based measures
8 Secondary and Exploratory Measures Falls Incidence rate (IR) per patient year = 1.6 (LY) versus 2.0 (placebo); IR ratio = 0.82 (NS) Fat mass Decreased progressively in LY patients -0.3 kg (-1%) at 3 mos; -1.0 kg (-4%) at 6 mos(p<.001)
9 Safety Conclusions No observed safety issues preventing further clinical development Efficacy Primary objective reached Increased albm by 0.43 kg (p<.001) at 6 months versus placebo (2.50%) Consistent improvements in power intensive performance based measures observed No effect on non-power intensive measures and isometric strength Phase 3 trial not proceeding 9
10 Investigator initiated trial
11 Rivastigmine mechanism for action The role of the brainstem pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN) in gait and falls has been shown by neuroimaging, lesioning, and deep-brain stimulation studies Parkinson s disease is associated with loss of cholinergic cell bodies in the PPN and cholinergic output loss in the thalamus (the main target for cholinergic projection from the PPN). Cholinergic loss also occurs in the nucleus basalis of Meynert in the forebrain, which projects to the cortex and is thought to contribute to cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson s disease. Loss of cholinergic function contributes to freezing and other gait changes, postural instability and cognitive dysfunction. It is thought to work by inhibiting cholinesterase enzymes, which would otherwise break down the brain neurotransmitter acetylcholine
12 Main findings 130 patients with PD enrolled and randomly assigned 65 to the rivastigmine group and 65 to the placebo group. At week 32, compared with patients assigned to placebo (59 assessed), those assigned to rivastigmine (55 assessed) had: improved step time variability for normal walking (ratio of geometric means 0 72, 95% CI ) simple dual task walking RGM=(0 79; ; p=0 045). But not Complex dual task walking (RGM= 0 81, ; p=0 17)
13 Falls Incidence Rate ratio = 0.55 (0.38 to 0.81)
14 Secondary outcome measures
15 Conclusions Rivastigmine can improve gait stability and might reduce the frequency of falls in people with PD A phase 3 study is needed to confirm these findings and show cost-effectiveness of Rivastigmine treatment
16 Vitamin D supplementation: friend or foe?
17 Mechanisms Vitamin D receptors on muscle Vitamin D receptors on nerve tissue People with vitamin D deficiency have less muscle mass, and have reduced lower limb strength, slower simple and choice stepping reaction time, poorer leaning balance, slower gait speed, poorer executive function and visuospatial ability
18 High dose trials 2256 community-dwelling women, aged 70 years or older, considered to be at high risk of fracture Women in the cholecalciferol (vitamin D 500,000 IU) group had 171 fractures vs 135 in the placebo group; 837 women in the vitamin D group fell 2892 times (rate, 83.4 per 100 person-years) while 769 women in the placebo group fell 2512 times (rate, 72.7 per 100 person-years; incidence rate ratio [RR], 1.15; 95% confidence interval [CI], ; P =.03). JAMA Intern Med. doi: /jamainternmed The incidence of falls differed significantly among the treatment groups: higher incidences in the IU group (66.9%; 95% CI, 54.4%to 77.5%) and the IU plus calcifediol group (66.1%; 95%CI, 53.5%-76.8%) group compared with the IU group (47.9%; 95%CI, 35.8%-60.3%) (P =.048).
19 Meta-analyses show different results Bolland MJ, Grey A, Reid IR. Differences in overlapping meta-analyses of vitamin D supplements and falls. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2014;99(11): doi: /jc Bolland MJ, Grey A, Gamble GD, Reid IR. Vitamin D supplementation and falls: a trial sequential meta-analysis. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2014;2 (7): doi: /s (14)
20 The vitamin D story seems to be following the familiar pattern observed with antioxidant vitamins. Enthusiasm for the health benefits of vitamin supplements is coupled with the belief that vitamins are inherently safe and reinforced by observational studies showing, essentially, that healthy people have higher vitamin levels. Then RCTs and meta-analyses proved that the supplements in fact increase mortality (β-carotene, vitamin E), or have no health benefits (vitamin A, vitamin C).
21 Conclusions: Increased sunlight exposure did not reduce vitamin D deficiency or falls risk in frail older people. This public health strategy was not effective most likely due to poor adherence to the intervention.
22 Prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency: Osteoporosis Australia Consensus statement To prevent vitamin D deficiency in people who receive less than optimal sun exposure, vitamin D supplementation is recommended: at least 600 IU per day for people under 70 at least 800 IU per day for people over 70 sun avoiders or those at high risk of deficiency (housebound or in residential care ) may require IU per day ment%2010%202013%20v2(1).pdf
23 Vitamin D in drops and jubes
24 Conclusions Vitamin D in recommended daily or weekly doses should be provided to at-risk groups frail older community dwellers and residents of RACFs Vitamin D testing is not required for these groups as it a) expensive, and b) the very low risk of side effects Vitamin D in mega-doses (half-yearly or yearly) should not be prescribed as two RCTs have now shown such doses increase fall risk
25 Stepping interventions for fall prevention
26 Systematic review on step training and falls Background Older adults frequently use a protective stepping strategy to maintain balance at the critical moment of slipping or tripping. (Rogers et al., 1996; McIlroy et al., 1993) Training interventions focusing on the execution of correct, rapid and well-directed steps may have a very valuable role in preventing falls. Purpose of the systematic review To summarise the effects of stepping training on fall risk factors (e.g., strength) and the incidence of falls among older people. Included studies Randomised (RCT) or clinical controlled trials (CCT) Reactive and volitional stepping interventions Older (minimum age 60) people Data on falls or fall risk factors 16 RCTs/CCTs were selected 7 RCTs (n=660) were included in a meta-analysis Okubo et al., Br J Sports Med, 2016
27 Reactive and volitional step training Reactive step training Exposure to repeated postural perturbations to evoke rapid balance reactions. Volitional step training Practice rapid and appropriate steps in various directions. Short term interventions (average 34 days) High impact Individual supervision Expensive equipment (e.g., special treadmill) Long term interventions (average 105 days) Individual or group Centre or home Easier and cheaper + Cognitive training
28 Effect of step training on falls prevention Study or Subgroup Volitional step trainings Volitional step trainings log[rate Ratio] Shigematsu, 2008a -0.5 Shigematsu, 2008b Yamada, Subtotal (95% CI) SE Weight % % % 40.7% Heterogeneity: Tau² = 0.00; Chi² = 1.09, df = 2 (P = 0.58); I² = 0% Test for overall effect: Z = 3.56 (P = ) Rate Ratio IV, Random, 95% CI 0.61 [0.20, 1.85] 0.55 [0.22, 1.42] 0.35 [0.19, 0.64] 0.43 [0.27, 0.68] Rate Ratio IV, Random, 95% CI Reactive step trainings Reactive step trainings Lurie, 2013 Mansfield, 2010 Pai, 2014 Shimada, 2004 Subtotal (95% CI) % 5.4% 25.4% 10.8% 59.3% 0.40 [0.20, 0.81] 1.40 [0.39, 5.02] 0.50 [0.28, 0.90] 0.53 [0.22, 1.31] 0.52 [0.35, 0.76] Heterogeneity: Tau² = 0.00; Chi² = 2.90, df = 3 (P = 0.41); I² = 0% Test for overall effect: Z = 3.33 (P = ) Total (95% CI) Heterogeneity: Tau² = 0.00; Chi² = 4.37, df = 6 (P = 0.63); I² = 0% Test for overall effect: Z = 4.83 (P < ) 100.0% Test for subgroup differences: Chi² = 0.38, df = 1 (P = 0.54), I² = 0% 0.48 [0.36, 0.65] Step training reduced falls 50%. Both reactive (-48%) and volitional (-57%) step training reduced falls in similar magnitude. The falls reduction effect was not affected by Participant s living status (community vs institution), Characteristics (healthy vs high-risk), Intervention periods, and follow-up periods Favours [intervention] Favours [control] Okubo et al., Br J Sports Med, 2016
29 Step training and fall risk factors Step training improved Reaction time (simple reaction, choice stepping reaction) Gait (timed up & go, gait speed) Balance (single leg stance) Balance recovery (after slip) Did not improve Strength (knee extension strength, chair sit-to-stand) No adequate evidence on Fear of falling Cognitive function Volitional step training may improve global cognition, executive function, short-term memory and dual-task ability (Pichierri et al., 2012; Schoene et al., 2013; Teixeira et al., 2013) Okubo et al., Br J Sports Med, 2016
30 How step training can be applied in practice? Step training can be included as part of exercise fall prevention interventions. This training could be either volitional or reactive but should be performed in an upright position and undertaken in response to environmental challenges which mimic common fall situations such as stepping onto a target, avoiding an obstacle or responding to a perturbation. Reactive step training which requires a perturbation module and full body harness is not readily available but volitional step training can be applied to various settings including community exercise classes or an individual's home. Okubo et al., Br J Sports Med, 2016
31 Falls prevention what works Highest level of evidence given by meta-analyses of RCTs Gillespie LD et al. Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community. Cochrane Database Syst Rev Sep 12;9 Cameron ID et al. Interventions for preventing falls in older people in care facilities and hospitals. Cochrane Database Syst Rev Dec 12;12:
32 Gold bar evidence scale One good quality RCT At least two good quality RCTs little inconsistency Multiple RCTs and/or systematic reviews little inconsistency
33 Falls prevention what works High level balance exercise in group or home settings (functional balance exercises, Otago, Tai Chi) Voluntary and reactive step training Occupational therapy interventions (home safety modifications in association with transfer training and education) in high risk populations Expedited first eye cataract surgery Restriction of multifocal glasses use in older people who take part in regular outdoor activity Pharmacist-led education and GP medication review Podiatry intervention in people with disabling foot pain
34 Falls prevention what works Withdrawal of psychoactive medications Intensive multidisciplinary assessment of high risk populations Intensive interventions in hospitals Comprehensive geriatric assessment in residential aged care Vitamin D supplementation in residential aged care excluding mega doses Medication review in residential aged care
35 Thank you
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